Film Gecko

July 24th, 2008

"Rocky Horror" Remake on the Way?

Ok, I just can’t see this one. The original is such a cult classic, I don’t think any remake would ever do justice to it.
But Internet rumors are flying that MTV is planning a remake of the 1975 musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Conceived by Richard O’Brien, the story follows a […]

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July 21st, 2008

Miley Cyrus Wears a Purity Ring - VIDEO

Think it’s easy being a superstar teenager/singer/actress? Miley Cyrus makes it look easy, but she loves escaping from the spotlight with her friends and trying to feel “normal,” even in the midst of shooting her Hannah Montana movie, due in theaters May 1, 2009. Here, she talks about keeping a “snack machine” in her purse, […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

July 21st, 2008

DVD Giveaway: Four Kids’ DVDs!

The DVDs (one package of these four):
1) Corduroy…and more stories about caring.
2) The Naked Brothers Band: Polar Bears.
3) The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
4) In the Night Garden.
Read more about these fab DVDs right here.
The Giveaway: I have ONE PACKAGE of these FOUR DVDs to give away. Yep, winner […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 201 comments

July 21st, 2008

DVD Giveaway: "College Road Trip" - Again!

Well, wouldn’t you know it? Shortly after I posted my first giveaway for “College Road Trip” last week, I received FOUR MORE in the mail! So I’m hosting another giveaway for this fabulous movie, and you’ve got another chance to win it.
The DVD: College Road Trip, a fun, innocent movie in which Disney […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 208 comments

July 20th, 2008

Jane’s Favorite Movie Tunes, Vol. 7

Today’s installment of Jane’s Favorite Movie Tunes comes from the classic Saturday Night Fever, released in theaters Dec. 16, 1977. John Travolta starred as Tony Manero, a young guy in Brooklyn who feels like his only chance to be somebody is as king of the disco.
I actually had a partner (you know who […]

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July 15th, 2008

DVD Giveaway: "Step Up 2 The Streets"

The DVD: Step Up 2 The Streets, a high-energy story about a rebellious street dancer who teams up with a hot modern dancer to compete in the toughest street dance-off ever. Check out the official site.
The Giveaway: I have ONE DVD of “Step Up 2 The Streets” to give away. To enter the […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 246 comments

July 15th, 2008

DVD Giveaway: "College Road Trip"

The DVD: College Road Trip, a fun, innocent movie in which Disney sweetie Raven-Symone heads off to college, despite her overprotective dad. Read my review and watch a trailer here.
The Giveaway: I have ONE DVD of “College Road Trip” to give away. To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 317 comments

July 15th, 2008

"College Road Trip" Review

Movie: College Road Trip * Official Site
On DVD: July 15, 2008

Runtime: 83 minutes
Directed by: Roger Kumble

MPAA Rating: G
Gecko Rating: 

This fun flick stars Raven-Symone (That’s So Raven) as Melanie Porter, a college-bound teen who wants to study law at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Her dad, James (Martin Lawrence), is a control-freak cop […]

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July 14th, 2008

"School of Rock 2" in a Go Mode

Oh, this makes me happy. Variety is reporting that Paramount is moving forward with School of Rock 2.
Apparently, they were waiting to read Mike White’s script for the sequel, and it sounds like they liked what they saw.
The sequel has Jack Black attached to reprise his role as rock star wannabe/substitute teacher […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Sneak Peek: High School Musical 3

E! News had a sneak peek of High School Musical 3: Senior Year, scheduled for release Oct. 24, 2008. I’m out of the loop on this one, though. Will it be on the Disney Channel or in theaters? Anyone know? My 11-year-old daughter says she thinks it’ll be in theaters, so I’m guessing she knows. […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 3 comments